Faithful Endurance
Sunday, February 10, 2019
2 Corinthians 6:3-13
- What are some of the challenges Paul has endured (vs. 4, 5, 8)? Imagine how could he have responded to those challenges in a way that would have become a “stumbling block” (vs. 3) to others? What challenges are you living through now? Are you handling them in God honoring way?
- What things have remained Paul’s focus during challenges that have helped him stay a faithful servant of God (vs. 6-7)? Which from this list will help you so that your speech, actions and thoughts remain honorable during your own challenging time?
- What might be Paul’s secret for the claims he makes in verse 10? Do you know a fellow believer that has had sorrow in their life and yet seems to rejoice? Can you ask them more about that?
- What two ways does Paul highlight for how he communicates with the Corinthians (vs. 11)? Have you been that way with others you are in conflict with?
- How should we speak to our children (vs. 11-13)? Do you communicate with your family members this way? Do you treat the children or teens in our church family this way?